The Altona Post: Applied Technology Newspaper

NOVEMBER 2019, VOL. 1, ISSUE 1

THE ALTONA POST THE NEWSPAPER OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AT ALTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL

WHAT'S INSIDE? STORIES ABOUT THE TEACHERS AND STAFF WHO WORK AT ALTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL WRITTEN AND PUBLISHED BY STUDENTS IN APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

6th grade students interview science teacher Longmont>> On Wednesday September 18, Mrs.Jakobsen a science teacher at Altona middle school came to Mrs.Jones class to share stories about her life.

Mrs.Jakobsen told us about her family,friends,likes and dislikes to help us get to know her better.

“I met my husband rock climbing,” said Mrs.jakoben, a science teacher at Altona middle school

Mrs.jakobsen has been teaching for 18 years and used to work for the American Red Cross. She has lived in Illinois,Virginia,and Colorado.

Mrs.jakobsen used

to teach health before science.

She played basketball,baseball ,track,cheer, and gymnastics.

Mrs.jakobsen has two kids a son and a daughter. Her favorite restaurant is the roost and her favorite food is country food is

“My favorite part about teaching is helping support kids growing up and figuring out who they are,” said Mrs.jakobsen a science teacher at Altona middle school.

Mrs.jakobsen’s favorite animal is a tiger. She has one dog and has a brother. She would like to go on a safari or to Antarctica.

Mrs.Jakobsen’s

favorite book is Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom.

Mrs. Jakobsen gets interviewed in Mrs.jone’s class room. Photo by Autumn Jones.

Brooklyn Albohn Albohn.brookl20@svvsd.org

School supervisor interviewed by 6th graders playing fantasy football, and hanging out with his friends. He has lived in 5 different places throughout his life, but he mostly grew up in Chicago.

SCHOOL SUPERVISOR ZIM WEEKLEY INTERVIEWED AT ALTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL. PHOTO BY AUTUMN JONES.

By Violet Brinkerhoff

Applied Tech P1A

Longmont>>On September 18, Wednesday 2019, Zim Weekley, a school supervisor at Altona middle school was interviewed in room B204. Students asked important questions, to dig deeper into the career of Mr. Weekley to really understand how he views his job.

“I wouldn’t give up my job for a million dollars because it may seem like a lot but it’s really not that much, it gets spent pretty quickly,” said Zim Weekley a school supervisor.

Mr. Weekley has two kids, Elijah and Maddie.

He is 45 years old, and his favorite things to do in his free time are playing old school video games, going fishing,

He believes that school changed the future. Zim doesn’t like snakes or big storms. The best thing that had ever happened to him was being born, and the worst thing was having his grandma pass away. Mr. Weekley feels that global warming is very unfortunate because people in the future won’t be able to experience what we are destroying.

“My ideal dream house is a huge tree house,” said Weekley who works at Altona middle school.

VIOLET BRINKERHOFF BRINKE.VIOLET23@SVVSD.O RG

Mrs. Jakobson tells students her life story

By Jadeyn Cottrell

10/22/19

Altona Middle School>>>On Wednesday 10/18/19 Mrs. Jakobson was interviewed by students in Mrs. Jones classroom to find out more about her life and career.

“I love Altona and I have worked at Altona Middle School for 18 years,” said Mrs. Jakobson, a science teacher at Altona Middle School.

One thing I learned from this interview is that Mrs. Jakobson was heavily involved in the creation and building of Altona Middle School, the school she loves. I also learned that she loves teaching students and

PICTURE OF LONGS PEAK IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS PHOTO CREDIT BY WIKIPEDIA.

enjoys learning interesting things from her students.

“I also worked at the Red Cross for many years,” said Mrs. Jakobson, a teacher at Altona.

I also learned that she thinks that people should not keep animals in captivity and should set them free out in the wild. When asked about a fellow teacher’s pet hedgehog, Mrs.

Jakobson, an animal lover, said, “I support [her] pet, but I do still think that all animals should be free.”

PHOTO OF A HEDGEHOG IN CAPTIVITY NAMED TIMPATHY, PHOTO CREDIT BY JADEYN COTTRELL, A 6TH GRADER

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Another fact that I learned is that she loves to spend time in the outdoors and venture out in the mountains.

“The place that I would most want to go is Antarctica,” said Mrs. Jakobson, a person who loves to go to the mountains.

Another fact I learned is that she has a cute dog named Bodie. I also learned that before she moved to Colorado she lived in Virginia.

PICTURE OF ALTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL, PHOTO CREDIT BY ANONYMOUS SOURCE

First Interview Story: Sentence Stems

(Headline)​ Ms Higgins tells a story to sixth grades (Byline) ​By Ruby Diaz (Date)​10/17/19 (Dateline) ​at Ms.jones sixth grade classroom​>>​ On Wednesday September 18​(WHEN did it happen?)​, Ms.higgins and four students​(WHO was involved?) from Ms. Jones’ class interviewedWe all got in a group​(WHAT happened?) ​in ​Ms. Jones’ classroom, B204 at Altona Middle School​. ​The students asked question to find out about Ms Higgin ‘s life (WHY). [paragraph 2, box 3, first quote] “I was a manager at Starbucks, ” ​said Ms Higgins,who works as a special Education Altona Middle School. [paragraph 3, boxes 4 & 5 and story notes] One fact I learned about Ms.higgins is that her birthday is June 17. Another fact I learned about Nacy is that she is 72 years old. Finally, I learned that she loves kids . [this section should have 3-6 facts about your person] [paragraph 4, box 3 second quote] “I’m seventy two ,”​ said Higgins from Altona middle school. [paragraph 5+, Extra Credit] 1. Add more details about your person.

2. Add another quote from your person.

A Interview With Mr.Butler Altona middle school>> On Wednesday September 18th 2019, in Ms.Jones classroom we interviewed Brendon Butler. We interviewed him to get to know him. To learn about his personality.

We each asked Mr.Butler different questions - Ms.Jones

His favorite thing about teaching is being inspired by students, Mr.Butler doesn’t only like language arts, he also likes math. Mr.Butler is 30 years old and is married. He has a puppy, and his favorite thing to do is to hang out with it. His favorite color is orange. His favorite thing about teaching is being inspired by students, Mr.Butler doesn’t only like language arts, he also likes math.

“I like to scuba dive,” said Brendon Butler, a language arts teacher says as he described his hobbies. It turns out he likes to travel and dive. He is an outdoorsy person.

“My favorite animal is a sea turtle,” said Mr.Butler, who works at Altona described. Mr.Butler likes to travel, he has been to South Africa, and Mexico. He wants to go to New Zealand.

Jared Dettlebach

Dettle.jared06@svvsd.org

Nancy Higgins Shares Her Life story to Students at Altona Middle School

By Selah Dibble

Oct.14 2019

NANCY HIGGINS GETTING INTERVIEWED BY 6TH GRADE STUDENTS AT ALTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL. PICTURE TAKEN BY MS.JONES

Longmont,Colorad o>> Wednesday, September 18, Selah Dibble from Ms.Jones’ class interviewed Nancy Higgins in Ms.Jones’ classroom, B204 at Altona Middle School. The Students asked all the questions that they could think of to find out about Higgins’ life.

“My birthday is June 17th,” said Nancy Higgins, a paraprofessional

at Altona Middle School.

One fact that I learned about Higgins is that she will only eat chocolate ice cream with toppings on it.

Another fact I learned about Higgins is that she likes Reuben sandwiches.I also learned that she used to be a Starbucks manager.

“I have a cat named Sami,” said Higgins, a cat mom.

One more thing that I learned about

Higgins is that she has two daughters, Suzana, and Heather.

Selah Dibble dibble.selah@svvsd.org

Mr.Weekley is interviewed by 6th grade students By- Natelise Frea

10/14/19

Longmont>> On Wednesday, September 18, Mr.Weekley the campus supervisor at Altona middle school, was interviewed by a group of 6th grade students in room B204. The students talked to Weekley and asked him questions to learn more about him.

During the interview Weekley told students about his family and hobbies to help students learn more about him and so they could write a news story on him.

“I have two kids, Elijah who’s 20 and Matty who is 19,” said Weekley, campus supervisor at Altona middle school.

During the interview Weekley shared with students interesting facts about himself like how he has lived in 5 states and he has two cats named Tank and Noodle.

Weekley’s family consists of him, his wife, his two kids Elijah and Matty, and his two cats Tank and Noodle.

“I wouldn’t give up my job for 1 million dollars,”

said Weekley, who has worked at Altona for 4 years.

Weekley also shared with kids his favorite hobbies like fishing, going out to eat, and spending time with his friends.

Weekley’s favorite food is pizza and he has a fear of snakes.

Weekley being interviewed by a group of students at Altona middle school. Photo by Ms.Jones.

Natelise Frea

frea.nateli21@svvsd.org

Speech Therapist Interviewed Teacher sits down to be interviewed by kids

By: Cate Foote

Date: October 14

LONGMONT>>

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Wednesday September 18th 2019,

room B204 at altona middle school,

where Sarah Bofa told us about her.

We decided to interview Ms.Sarah because

THIS IS A PICTURE OF MS. SARAH BEING INTERVIEWED BY THE STUDENTS we thought that she AT ALTONA. THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN BY MS. JONES. would be perfect for our

school project. The style we interviewed them

was asking valuable information about her. and her life..

“I work at altona middle school and

silver creek(a high school) and

I love both of my jobs”

Said Ms. Sarah.

In addition to working at Altona, Ms. Sarah also works as a volleyball coach for silver creek.

Ms. Sarah loves both of her jobs very much and say this about the speech therapist job she has…

“At the start of the year you might have a patient that doesn’t say anything, then by the end of the year they might be saying a couple of words but you feel like your god”, said Ms. Sarah.

CATHERINE FOOTE FOOTE.CATHER14@SVVSD.ORG

Carol McMurry Shares Life Story To Students

ParaProfessional at Altona Middle School.

Mrs. McMurry moved 6 years ago from New Jersey and has worked at Altona STUDENTS IN MS. JONES CLASS INTERVIEW CAROL Middle School for MCMURRY AT ALTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL. 4 years, She PHOTO BY AUTUMN JONES went to Berkeley College and

By Jack Fry

thinks that Bob Ross is October 14th, 2019

inspiring. She has a dog named Quinn and her daughters names are Sofia Longmont>> On Charlize and Olivia Khloe.

Wednesday, September She does not have a 18, 2019, Carol McMurry, favorite president because a Special Ed she thinks it would be ParaProfessional at Altona unfair that she was not Middle School, shared her alive for a lot of them.

life story with students in

Ms. Jones Applied Technology Classroom.

McMurry described her

family and life journey to “I used to like Junk food help Ms. Jones 6th grade but I now think it is very students learn more about bad. I still like pineapple her and her life.

pizza though,” said McMurry, who’s husbands name is Jeff.

“I was born in New Jersey and moved to Colorado 6 years ago. I have 2 daughters and I wanted to find a Job that matched their school days,” said Carol McMurry, a Special Ed

McMurry does not like to play any sports but likes to watch Softball, Volleyball, Football, and Basketball. She was born in 1980 and in middle school, at Faust Middle

School her favorite subject was math. She is the youngest of 4, her sisters names are Alison, Jennifer, and Patty. She went to Lincoln Elementary and for high school went to Becton high.

Carol McMurry likes Italian food and water but especially Classic Cheesecake. She thinks if the plague was not cured that humans would be extinct by now and she thinks that candy is good.

She hands out Assorted chocolates for Halloween and likes White and Pink.

Her favorite things to read are biographies and interview stories.

Jack Fry, Fry.jack12@svvsd.org

PART OF MS. JONES CLASS TAKES GOOD NOTES WHILE LISTENING TO CAROL MCMURRY SHARE HER LIFE. PHOTO BY AUTUMN JONES

October 16th, 2019

Middle schoolers interview a speech therapist in Colorado

By Justin Ge

LONGMONT >> On Wednesday,

September 18, 2019, a group of students interviewed Ms. Sarah, a speech therapist, in Altona Middle School. In Ms. Jones’ classroom, the group of five 6th graders interviewed Ms. Sarah as a journalism project; Ms. Sarah gave

details of her job, hobbies, and other interesting aspects of her life.

also a volleyball coach at Silver Creek High School.

“I think hiking makes me feel good,” said Sarah Boffa, a speech therapist at Silver Creek High School,“I like to look at nature.”

From a question about her education, Ms. Sarah said that she attended a college in New York. Ms. Sarah stated that her childhood dream was to be a movie director or an actress. With a following burst of inside laughter, Ms. Sarah admitted that though she is a speech therapist, she does curse (outside of school, of course).

In the small, simulated press conference, Ms. Sarah talked about her childhood, revealing that she loved typewriters. She enjoys math, saying that she liked calculus and other mathematical theories. One student asked about her greatest achievement, which is her current job.

“I used to teach in New Jersey, where I was born,” said Ms. Sarah, 5 STUDENTS, (FROM RIGHT TO LEFT) JUSTIN GE, BRADY MAXFIELD, CHASE OLSON, CATE FOOTE, AND BASIL SOLOVYEV ARE INTERVIEWING MS. SARAH.

Photo by Autumn Jones

After the interview, Ms. Jones’ class talked and reflected on their interview experiences.

Justin Ge | Ge.Justin23@svvsd.org

Zim Weekley shares his opinions with 6th graders.

By Hans Hoermann

9-18-2019

Longmont>> On Wednesday, September 18, sixth graders at Altona Middle School interviewed school security worker, Zim Weekley they all asked him questions to find out more information about him and his life.

“I would like to change violence in the world,” said Weekley in the interview at Altona.

Zim is 45 years of age and enjoys things like sports and fishing. He also plays fantasy football in his free time. Mr. Weekley loves his job and likes working with kids. Zim Weekley is a father of two kids. He says life on Mars is a pretty good idea because humans are destroying Earth with things like pollution.

“I like old school video games,” Mr. Weekley said when he was

asked what his hobbies were.

A GROUP OF SIXTH GRADERS INTERVIEWING MR. WEEKLEY PHOTO BY MISS JONES

Hans Hoermann hoerma.hans27@svvsd.org

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Mrs. Campbell comes to ms. Jones’s class to disclose info about herself By: Sterling Hurst 10/14/2019

ALTONA>> On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Mrs. Campbell, IDEAlab director of Altona middle school, shared facts about herself in Ms. Jones’s class. Mrs. Campbell told us a lot of interesting things about herself for a project in Ms. Jones’s classroom.

she goes into anaphylactic shock if she consumes any amount of it. Another interesting fact about Mrs. Campbell is that she hates hotdogs “I’m married to Mr. Butler” said Mrs. Campbell hurst.sterli05svvsd.org

MRS. CAMPBELL ON INTERVIEWING DAY.

“I have an extreme allergy to an artificial sweetener called Splenda,” said Mrs. Campbell IDEAlab director of Altona middle school.

Photo by Autumn Jones

MRS. CAMPBELL ON INTERVIEWING DAY. Photo by Autumn Jones

Mrs. Campbell is indeed deadly allergic to Splenda

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October 16, 2019

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Mrs.Jacobsen interviewed by sixth graders

By Nick Lizondo

October 14, 2019

Longmont>>Mrs.Jacobsen was interviewed by sixth graders at Altona Middle School room B204 on September 18. We interviewed her to get to know her better by asking the 5 Ws and the H questions.

“The sports I used to do were gymnastics, basketball, and cheerleading,” said Mrs. Jacobsen, teacher at Altona Middle School.

Mrs.Jacobsen met her husband rock climbing, has been teaching for 18 years, has one 1 girl and 1 boy, favorite dog is golden retriever, dream trip is on a safari or to Antarctica, and teaches science at Altona Middle School.

“I’ve been teaching for 18 years,” said Mrs.Jacobsen, Teacher at Altona Middle School.

Mrs. Jacobsen interviewed by 6th graders.

Photo taking by Autumn Jones.

Nick Lizondo

Lizond.nichol03@svvsd.org

First Interview Story

Speech therapist shares about herself to students

By Brady Maxfield October 14, 2019 Longmont>> On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Mrs. Sarah, a speech therapist and volleyball coach, was interviewed by students who are from Ms. Jones’ class.

This interview took place in Ms. Jones’ classroom, B204 at Altona Middle School.

The students asked many questions about her career and hobbies to find out about Mrs. Sarah’s life. “ I always wanted to be in a movie or direct one, but I am still very happy here in Colorado as a Speech Therapist and Volleyball coach. I also enjoy how beautiful the mountains are here to go hiking on.” said Mrs. Sarah, A Speech Therapist at Altona Middle School.

One fact I learned about Mrs. Sarah is that she really enjoys hiking, math, she grew up in New Jersey, and went to college in New York. She drives a Mini Countryman car, likes Italian food, and does not like the patriots. Another fact I learned about Mrs. Sarah is that she likes the color blue, has no kids, and loves the Star Wars movies.. Finally, I learned that as a kid she really liked playing with typewriters.

“As a kid I always liked how the keys on a typewriter clicked and how at the end it dinged and you got to slide it.,” said Mrs Sarah, a Speech Therapist at Altona Middle School.

Ms. Higgins tells her great story!

By Gavin McIntire said Ms. Higgins, Altona Middle, Special Ed Room B204 >> On teacher at Altona Wednesday, Middle.

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BY GAVIN MCINTIRE. Middle School.

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has a cat named Sammi. “ I have a cat,” said Ms. Higgins, Special Ed teacher “ her name was Samantha, but that’s too long of a name, so I changed it to Sammi.

Gavin McIntire, Mcinti.gavin03@svvsd.org

Students interviewed zim weekley interviewed interviewed (WHAT happened?) in Ms. Jones’ classroom, B204 at Altona Middle School. The students asked what mr weekly favorite food was and he said pizza to find out about mr weekly,s life (WHY). His Food was pizza [paragraph 2, box 3, first” said mr weekly said He loves working at a school, teacher/staff/principal (circle one or write your own attribution) at Altona Middle School. [paragraph 3, boxes 4 & 5 and story notes] One fact I learned about mr weekly is that he likes retro video games. Another fact I learned about mr weekly is that he lived in 8 Different country Before he lived in Colorado . Finally, I learned that mr weekly Loved working with kids. [this section should have 3-6 facts about your person] [paragraph 4, box 3 second quote] “Mr weekly ,” said if he could change one thing about the world it would be Pollution. [paragraph 5+, Extra Credit] • •

Add more details about your person.

Add another quote from your person.

Ms Sarah interviewed by 6th Graders in Ms Jones Classroom

ALTONA STUDENTS INTERVIEWING MS SARAH. PHOTO TAKEN BY MS JONES.

Longmont>> On Wednesday September 18, five 6 grade students from Altona Middle School interviewed Ms Sarah, who is a speech therapist and a volleyball coach at Silver Creek High School.We interviewed Ms Sarah for a classroom activity.

“Out of school I curse but in school I don’t , said Sarah a volleyball coach at Silver Creek High School.” “I have no children but I do have a

By Chase Olson

October 14, 2019

boyfriend, said Sarah a speech therapist.”

user friendly speech therapist.”

She liked to mountain bike but lost her interest so now she road bikes. Her favorite elevator is in the Empire State Building. Her indoor roof is white. She also has a screen door. She hates the Patriots. She loves to teach.

Finally she always wanted to be in movies.

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“I prefer Apple devices over Android because she thought that they are more

MS. JONES AND HER LIFE REVEALED!

By Ulric Pierce 10-14-19

Altona>>On October 14 2019 in room B204, Ms Jones provided us with useful info for an exclusive interview so we could learn about her life.

Ms. Jones was born in Colorado on September 23, 1987. Her parents names are Debbie and Chris Jones. Her sister’s name is Holly Jones.

“My first job was babysitting when I was 12 years old” said Ms. Jones, the applied technology teacher at Altona. “My first non-babysitting job was working at a tennis club when I was 17 years old” She said.

“I went to Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington for my undergraduate degree, and at the university of Colorado in Boulder for my master’s degree in journalism” she said. This year has been Ms. Jones 4th year teaching. “I started teaching because I really enjoyed working in journalism and wanted to teach students how to become reporters and editors!” She said. One of her passions is helping children in foreign countries. “I go every summer to write stories and take pictures at a school there”.

Ms. Jones was named after her aunt, who’s name was Lathleen Ann Jones. They have the same initials(k.a.j.).

Ms. Jones favorite experience was running on a horse through a meadow. She stated she was scared and having a fun experience all at the same time.

Ulric F. Pierce Pierce.ulric05@svvsd.org

Students interview Idea Lab teacher By Jack Schrock

10/14/19

Altona Middle School>> On Wednesday September 18, 2019 Jessica Campbell, a teacher at Altona, was interviewed by 6th graders telling them her favorite things in Ms.Jones classroom for a project.

“I went to Costa Rica and made a wallet out of recycled tires,” said Cambell an Idea Lab teacher.

Cambell came from

West View , then Heritage, now she works at Altona.

Cambell loves tech and the laser cutter is Altona student interviewing idea lab teacher her Jessica Cambell. Photo by Autumn Jones. favorite tech.

“My daily She also routine is I believes that wake up, I we will have get coffee, I Time travel in go to work, the future. after school I Cambell’s exercise my favorite puppy, I eat animal is a dinner, a little sea turtle, so tv, and then she tries not bed,” to use Cambell said.

plastic. In her free Time she Jack Schrock

tries to watch schroc.jackso19@svvsd.org tennis because she loves to watch it. Her favorite food is cheese.

Mr. Weekley

By Anthony Siclair 9-18-19 ALTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL>>​ On ​9-18-19​, in a class project with other students from Ms. Jones’ class interviewed Mr. Weekley in Ms. Jones’ classroom, B204, at Altona Middle School. The students asked questions to find out about Mr. Weekley’s life.

“I like working with kids,” said Mr. Weekley, school security officer at Altona.

One fact I learned about Mr. Weekley is that he likes fishing and watching sports.

Another fact I learned about Mr. Weekley is that he is a Boys Basketball coach at Altona. Finally, I learned that he has two kids, Elijah, who is 20 and Maddie, who is 19. They are both in college.

“I wouldn’t give up my job for 1 million dollars,”​ said Mr. Weekley.

INTERVIEW WITH MS.SARAH ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2019, AT ALTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL PHOTO BY AUTUMN JONES

Speech Therapist gets Interviewed by Altona Middle School kids 10/16/2019

By Basil Solovyev LONGMONT>>On September 18, 2019 9am, Ms.Sarah shared her story in an interview at Altona Middle School in Ms.Jones classroom.

Ms.Sarah told about her life in a press conference with the student of Ms.Jones’ class so they could learn more about her.

“I like Italian food,” said Sarah Boffa, a speech therapist who works for Altona Middle School.

During our press conference, there were several other press conferences going on at the same time, in the same class room. The conference happened in the west side of room b204. We also found out that Ms.Sarah was born in New Jersey.

We asked lots of interesting questions like “What is your roof color?” Which she replied “I'm not sure, I think my roof color is white,” said Ms.Sarah, a Silver Creek volleyball coach.

Basil Solovyev | solovy.basil17@svvsd.org

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Ms .jones students interviewing ms.

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By Tyler spellman 10/14/19

Longmont>> On September 18th Altona students from Ms. Jones’ class inter viewed ms.Campbell in Ms. Jones’ classroom, B204 at Altona Middle School.

The students asked a multitude of questions to find out about Ms. Campbell's life “ I am a bit sad about the declining bee population ” said Ms.Campbell, a teacher at Altona Middle School.

would choose pasta salad.

Finally, I learned that Ms. Campbell runs the idea lab plus her favorite tool in the idea lab is the 3D printer or the laser cutter. “ I am married to mr. butter ,” said Ms Campbell, the director of the idea lab at Altona.

Ty spellman Spellm.tyler06@sv vsd.org

One fact I learned about Ms.Campbell is that Ms Campbell is a pescatarian and loves cheese.

Another fact I learned about Ms.Campbell is that if she can make any salad she

Ms. Campbell answering the students

Jakobsen describes life story to local sixth graders at Altona Middle School!

By: Cassidy Stoll

Altona classroom b204>> On sep.18.19, with a group of sixth graders (Altona students/students from Mrs.Jones classroom, mrs.

Jacobsen, Cassidy Stoll.) from Ms. Jones’ class, interviewed Mrs.Jakobsen in Ms. Jones’ classroom, B204 at Altona Middle School. The students asked multiple questions to find out

about Mrs.Jakobesn’s life.

“ I used to work at the Red Cross for America”, said Jakobsen, said teacher at Altona Middle School.

One fact I learned about

Mrs.Jakobsen is that she LOVES golden retrievers/big dogs.

Another fact I learned about Mrs.Jakobsen is that has been teaching at altona for 14 years.

She used to do gymnastics,

baseball,track,etc,etc.

Finally, I learned that, her favorite book is Tuesdays with

“One of my favorite things to do is just sit and read,” said Jakobsen.

Mrs. Jakobsen explains what it was like to work for the Red Cross of America.

Photo credit: Autumn Jones

Cassidy Stoll | stoll.cassid29@svvad.org

Mrs. Campbell shares her life story with 6th graders

By Eilidh

Sutherland

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Longmont>> on Wednesday September 18, Mrs. Campbell, an Idea Lab teacher at Altona middle school was interviewed by a group sixth graders to find out more about her life.Campbell describes her hobbies and everyday life to help sixth grade students understand her life.

“My favorite piece of equipment in the

idea lab is the is the laser cutter,” said Jessica Campbell the main idea lab teacher.

This teacher loves her dog and is a pescatarian along with her husband who is a vegetarian. Her daily routine consists of coffee and make dinner.

One of the coolest things she owns is an upcycled wallet made in Costa Rica.

“My very favorite food is cheese. I eat it all the time” Campbell said.

Eilidh Sutherland

Suther.eilidh@svv sd.org

MRS CAMPBELL GETTING INTERVIEWED BY A SMALL GROUP.

BY AUTUMN JONES.

First Interview Story: Sentence Stems

(Headline)​

Ms Higgins shares her story.

(Byline) ​By Jonas Warner (Date)​ 17/19 (Dateline) ​>>​In Ms. Jones’s class ​(WHEN did it happen?)​, Ms. Higgins.​(WHO was involved?)​ from Ms. Jones’ class interviewed. L​(WHAT happened?) ​in ​Ms. Jones’ classroom, B204 at Altona Middle School​. ​The students asked Ms. Higgins to ​find out about Ms Higgins’s life (WHY). [paragraph 2, box 3, first quote] “I used to be a manager at Starbucks” ​said Ms.Higgins​, ​teacher/staff/principal (circle one or write your own attribution) at Altona Middle School. [paragraph 3, boxes 4 & 5 and story notes] One fact I learned about Ms. Higgins is that

her favorite car is a Porsche. Another fact I learned about Ms. Higgins is that she has a Honda CRV. Finally, I learned that her favorite metaphor is “stuck between a rock and a hard place. [this section should have 3-6 facts about your person] [paragraph 4, box 3 second quote] “My favorite book is The Color Of Water,”​ said Ms. Higgins. [paragraph 5+, Extra Credit] 1. Add more details about your person.

2. Add another quote from your person.

Special Para. Pro is interviewed by 6th graders.

By Noah Williams

Applied Tech P1A

Longmont>>On Wednesday, September 18th 2019, Carol McMurry, a Special Para. Pro was interviewed in B201 at Altona Middle School shared her information about her life. We interviewed Mrs.McMurry to get to know her better. This happened by a small group of students sitting in a small semicircle of chairs with Mrs.McMurry sitting in the middle. We all had a small press-conference by asking question one at a time. This is some of the information we got.

“I came to Altona in a weird way. It started when I moved to Colorado six years ago from New Jersey. I wanted to work but I needed to keep with my kids schedule. Finally I found Altona, where I

could work and be on my kids schedule, I work as a Special Para.

Pro but I have a degree in International Business.” Said Carol McMurry, whose been at Altona for four years.

Mrs.McMurry answers questions in a semi

circle.

Mrs.McMurry Photos credit:Ms.Jones doesn’t like fast food, though she does like cured, this is what she pineapple on pizza after answered.

going to a special dinner where you could “If the plague was never try different cured, it may have combinations of pizza. caused a whole world She like candy but only wipeout. Since it killed every once in a while as so many people back in a special treat. She the day.” McMurry said, favorite color is white she was the first person but since she’s had kids to answer this weird it’s also became a light and surprising pink.

question.

We asked her what would happen if the plague was never

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Brendan Butler Tells His Life Story

By Sean Williams

October 14, 2019

Longmont>> On Wednesday September eighteenth, Altona Middle school teacher, Brendan Butler was interviewed by students in Ms. Jones class and was asked questions about his life.

For a project for the sixth graders.

“I damaged my vocal cords last year and have had to use a microphone to teach.” Said Butler a language arts teacher at Altona Middle School.

As a child, Butler had a neck brace because he damaged his neck. He was teased a lot about it. He loves both math and language arts.

He enjoys eating Italian food. His favorite colors are orange and purple.

He enjoys running for fun.

“I really enjoy running but only for fun and not really competitive running.” Said Butler sixth grade teacher at Altona.

Butler enjoys to swim, bike and run. He likes pizza except for pepperoni pizza. He really enjoys teaching and reading and writing.

6th Grade Students Interview Jessica Campbell

By Ellen Wilson 10/16/19

ALTONA>>On September 18, 2019 Jessica Campbell, or Mrs. Campbell, was interviewed in Ms. Jones’ classroom, B204 at Altona Middle School. The students talked to her about what she was really passionate about to find out more about Mrs. Campbell’s life.

“One time, I made an up-cycled wallet out of old tires. I’m very passionate about saving the world,” said the teacher.

THE STUDENTS INTERVIEWING MRS. CAMPBELL PHOTO BY MS. JONES

One fact learned about Mrs. Campbell is that she is allergic to Splenda, an artificial sweetener.

Another fact learned is that Sea Turtles are her favorite animal.

Finally, it has been learned that her favorite thing in the IDEALab is the 3D printer.

“I’m allergic to Splenda, which is an artificial sweetener used in lots of drinks. I have to be really careful not to accidentally eat or drink it. I had to get an EpiPen three times,” Campbell said.

Mrs. Campbell lives with her dog, Luna, and Mr. Butler, her husband. In the future, she hopes for time travel.

“In the future, I hope for many cool things.

One thing I hope for is time travel,” the IDEALab coordinator said.

Ellen Wilson

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McMurray Shares Information About Her Life By: Connor Bain

October 11, 2019

Longmont>> On Thursday, September 19, Carol McMurray and a few others came to Ms. Jones class to share a little about them, in Mrs.Jones’ class at B204 some students. interviewed them to find out about her life by asking questions.

“One of my favorite hobbies are

cooking,” said Carol McMurray a special ed para.

Carol McMurray is a Special Ed para, she was born in Bolivia, and now has a family of four.

She has had one minor injury which was a sprained ankle. She plays no sports and has one dog.

Middle School in Longmont Colorado.

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“I’m a special ed paraprofessional,” said McMurray a para at Altona

Students interviewing Carol McMurray in Ms. Jones class in Altona Middle School. Photo by Ms. Jones.

Mrs. Sanders is interviewed by Altona Students

By Kai Compere

October 11 2019

Altona Middle School>> On Thursday September 13, four fifth grade students at Altona interviews Mrs. Sanders, a Altona secretary. In room B-204, Altona students asked Mrs. Sanders questions to find out about her life.

“I am a secretary at Altona middle school said Mrs. Sanders, secretary at Altona Middle School.

One fact I learned about Mrs. Sanders is that her favorite animal is a monkey. Another fact I learned is that her favorite vacation is Mexico. Finally, I learned that her favorite sport to watch is football.

“My favorite food probably is salad, ” said Sanders.

One fact is her favorite state is California. She has a dog. Another fact is her favorite food is pie. Her favorite color is teal.

Travis O’Hair Interviewed in Ms. Jones’ Classroom By: Dagny Dash

October 11, 2019

LONGMONT>> On Thursday, September 19, Travis O’Hair, an assistant principal at Altona Middle School, was interviewed in Ms. Jones’ classroom, B204. Mr. O’Hair told us about his family and how much he loves baseball, when we asked him questions so we can get to know him better.

“I have the best job in the world,” said Travis O’Hair, who is 42 years old.

O’Hair is married and lives in Firestone with his wife and four kids named Camden, Keaton, Maddie, and Jilly. He also has two dogs named Wrigley and Chase. He has a sister named Nicole. He also has

two half brothers named Kevin and Stephen. His favorite book is Catching The Wild, and the most recent movie he saw was Men In Black.

“My wedding ring has the stitches of a baseball,” said O’Hair, who loves baseball.

O’Hair says that his favorite food is corned beef sandwiches.

“My job is to make Altona great,” said O’Hair, who was wearing a purple shirt.

Travis O’Hair being interviewed by students.

Photo credit: Autumn Jones.

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Staff at Altona Get Interviewed by Students Staff Tells Kids About Themselves By: Hayden Duckworth Oct/11/2019 LONGMONT>> named Jeff, and two “The whole duckwo.hayden18@ On September 19 children named experience of svvsd.org students in Ms. Sofia and Olivia. interviewing all of Jones’ class interviewed staff members at Altona Middle school. 5 students interviewed Carol McMurry, who works at Altona.

The students interviewed them because they wanted to get Carol McMurry being interviewed by a group information so of sixth graders. Photo by Ms. Jones they could later write a news She also has two these teachers was story. The kids split beta fish. Her very loud and into groups of about favorite place to be chaotic,” said Payton 5 and interviewed 1 is at home or Johnson, an staff member. wherever her family interviewer who was “I was born in is. interviewing Mr. Bolivia, the heart of Lacrosse the South America,” “I love to cook principal at Altona, said McMurry, a food,” McMurry “So many questions paraprofessional at said during the had to be asked, it Altona. interview, “ Some of was overwhelming!”

McMurry’s my favorite types of family consists of a food are Latin and For more labradoodle named Italian food” information Email to Quinn, a husband

PRINCIPAL MR. LACROSSE INTERVIEWED BY ALTONA STUDENTS The interview

Longmont, CO>> On September 19, 2019. In the City of Longmont Principal Jeremy LaCrosse Was interviewed by Altona students in the applied tech classroom which is room B-204. The principal talked about his life, family, and his every day activities. The students prepared questions the day before.

The reason that Mr.LaCrosse was interviewed was so the students at Altona could know him better.

“I would like to work in the idea lab.”, said Jeremy LaCrosse, the principal at Altona middle school.

Mr LaCrosse describes himself as a social person who likes to fish, and he also likes the guitar. Mr.LaCrosse also has a family of a wife and two daughters, he also has a dog named Tox. His activities include snowboarding, camping, and he enjoys watching movies.

“I would like an ranch house in Montana.” Said Mr.LaCrosse.

The principal also went to grace middle school in New Jersey. He has also been the

Altona students interviewing the principal

principal at Altona for about five years. When he had his first child he was both very excited and also nervous.

EMAIL:

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Picture by Ms.Jones

Students learn about office staff Interviews by students from Ms. Jones’ class By: Ryan Holden, the Jones Press

Oct 15, 2019

Longmont>> On Thursday, September 19, the 6th grade students of Ms. Jones’ class interviewed the office staff at Altona Middle School. They split up into groups to ask the staff questions. The class then had enough information to write articles.The students learned a lot of information most don’t know about the staff.

science teacher as a child. Frank’s favorite color is currently blue.

“I love Sundays,” said STUDENTS INTERVIEWING MR. FRANK, BY AUTUMN JONES. Christopher Frank, an Assistant Principal of “The happiest I ever was Altona Middle School. when I got married in “On Sundays I can spend Virginia,” said Frank.

time with my family”.

“My favorite part of Altona is the kids. I joined Mr. Frank has lots of Altona because of the interesting hobbies and good reputation,” said activities including Frank.

watching his favorite NFL team the Broncos. Mr. Ryan Holden, Frank also enjoys holden.ryan23@svvsd.org

camping and hiking, he would love to find a place where he could go to the beach and the mountains all in the same day. Frank was also a science teacher before a principal which he thinks he liked because he had a good

Students interview Mr.LaCrosse

By Payton Johnson

October 11, 2019

Longmont>> On Thursday September 19, 5 adults and 22 students in Ms. Jones classroom B 204. A forty minute period of asking questions. Here at Altona middle school.

anywhere else in the building I would work in the idea lab.” Said Jeremy LaCrosse principle of Altona Middle School.

LaCrosse went to New Jersey to get his college

“If I could work

Students interview Mr. LaCrosse.

Photo by Mr. Jones room b204

degree and he also went to CU. He loves snowboarding and camping with his family.

He lives with his wife Krissy and two girls Grace(14), Abby(11), and his dog Tux.

“If I had a dream home it would be in Montana, with a nice ranch house that is close enough to Colorado to Snowboard.” Said LaCrosse head leader and of Altona.

Jessica Sanders shares life with Altona students By Matthew Koehler

10-11-19

LONGMONT>> On Thursday, September nineteenth, miss Jones classroom interviewed Altona Middle school staff in room B204. Groups were split up of the classroom interviewing different staff members. Mrs. Sanders shared a lot about her life and took a lot of time to come and introduce herself.

“ if I had to get any other job, it would be a teacher,''said the main office secretary mrs.

Sanders. Jessica Sanders told a lot about her job today and said how grateful she was to have the job she has now. Sanders described how she loved getting to meet new people.

Sanders has also done a lot more in her life. She has spent over her 31 years of life traveling. “In the beginning of my life in maybe the first few years, I lived in Norway”. She only lived their through preschool though. She also described a lot of places she has been to. She has been to Europe, Australia ,France, Germ-any, Finland, Mexico, Norway and even more! “I can’t even tell you how many places I have been to”sanders said.

Before mrs. Sanders was a main office secretary, she used to work for the university of boulder. “Before I worked here, I went to the university of boulder, Mrs. Sanders said. There she was also working with other people and kids around the world.

Mrs. Sanders is very grateful for what she has today. “I am very grateful for having a wonderful family with my husband and son and having such a great job at Altona. Mrs. Sanders loves her job today and loves Altona middle school.

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Matthew Koehler

Mrs. Sanders being interviewed by several 6th grade students on October 11th,2019.

Photo taken by Autum Jones.

Mr. Frank on the news said Mr. frank, the assistant principal

BY Blake LaStrange

10/11/19

Altona middle school>>On Thurs., Sept. 19, Ms.Jones’ class interviewed teachers around Altona in Ms.Jones’ classroom, B204 at Altona middle school. The students asked questions to find out

One fact I learned about Mr. Frank is that he owns 1 dog named Sadie who is part lab.

Another fact I learned about is that he has been to 5 countries. I also learned that Mr. Frank owns 1 dog named Sadie who is part lab.

Another fact I learned about is that he has been to 5 countries. Finally, I learned that he is married.

“We are going to be on the news tonight” said Mr.Frank

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US INTERVIEWING MR. FRANK

about Teacher’s lives because not only because their teacher told them to, but to get quotes for their news story. Also, I interviewed Mr. Frank who is an assistant principal.

“I wanted to become a teacher because in science class I learned to love kids”

October 23, 2019

KIDS GET TO KNOW MR. LACROSSE

By Leila Mahvan

Altona Middle School>> On Thursday, September 19, students in Ms. Jones applied technology class got the insight to Jermey Lacrosse’s life, a principal at the school, to learn what it is like to be a principal. He volunteered his time just to help some kids get to know him. This was possible thanks to Mr. Lacrosse. It was also for a school project.

“I love snowboarding, and going on camping trips with my family,” said Lacrosse, in room B204, in Altona. “I have easily been to over 40 states.” Boasted Jermey.

has a pet dog named Tux. It was the family's first pet, but Jermey’s daughters a Grace and Abby, each 14 and 11 years old, enjoy Tux greatly. Lacrosse has other hobbies besides sports, he loves building creatively.

“I love the idea lab. It is a place to be creative” Lacrosse said. He was constantly trying to encourage other kids to think creatively, and find their own passion. For about 30 minutes, the students got to know their principal, and learned how Jermey lives his daily life, and in the end, students just got closer to their principal.

He shared how he loved sports, especially football, tennis, and basketball. His family

Kids asking the insight into principal, Mr. Lacrosse’s life, in Altona middle school.

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Mr.Lacrosse interview by Altona students

By Finnegan Pendergast

October 11, 2019

Altona>> On Thursday September 19, people(staff) at Altona middle are interviewed by kids. Ms. Jones schedules time for them to come in. They were interviewed for a school project. I interviewed Mr.LaCrosse.

he was a kid he went to Grace Middle School. He also has 2 dogs, and his favorite movie is Good Fellas.

“I have a dog named Tux,” said Dallas Cowboy fan Mr.LaCrosse.

Pender.finneg21@svvsd.org

“ I was happy and nervous,” Said Mr. LaCrosse principal.

His favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys, and his favorite baseball team is the New York Yankees. The principal has traveled about 40 states in the US. When

MR. LACROSSE BEING INTERVIEWED.

Vice Principal Interviewed

By Altona Students Tells his story

By Luke Schmeeckle

October 11, 2019

Longmont>> On Thursday, September 19, Christopher Frank, vice principal at Altona Middle School, was interviewed in Ms. Jones’ classroom. He was questioned by the students.

Mr. Frank described his typical day and his family. He did that to help students in Ms. Jones’ class to know more about him. He took time out of his busy day to help the students.

“I grew up in Longmont, Co and Berthoud, Co,” said Mr.

Frank, an assistant principal at Altona Middle School. “Just like you guys.”

Mr. Frank loved science as a kid, he loved it so much that before Altona, he was a science teacher.

He became a vice principal to help and support kids a little bit more. His family includes his wife and dog Sadie.

He has as love for football, even though he wasn’t that interested in it when he was a kid.

“My favorite sport is football, but it hasn’t always been,” Mr. Frank said, “John Elway is an inspiration and my favorite sports player too.”

keep teaching for a while.

School isn’t his only life either. He loves hanging out with his family and friends, camping, exercising and playing fantasy football. The 32 year old wants to

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Christopher Frank being interviewed by the students.

Ms. Jones’ photography

Assistant Principal Enters Interview

By Cole Sheppard

10/11/19

Longmont>> At Altona middle school on September 19 the Assistant principal, Travis O-hair, entered an interview. He came with Mr. LaCrosse, Mrs Sanders and Mr. Frank.

The interview wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for Ms Jones. She runs applied technology and had been teaching the students about how to interview.

“I still play baseball to this day,'' said Travis O-hair one of the interviewees.

We learned many interesting facts about Mr O-hair, for example he has two dogs, one is a golden lab and one is a golden doodle

“I love my job, I get paid to help students every day,'' said Mr Ohair our interviewee. “I get to work with students and teachers every day to make the school a better place.”

“I have students in 8th, 7th, 6th, and 4th,” said O-hair, a great principal.

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Kids interview Carol Mcmery.

By Jake Woodward.

October 11 2019

ALTONA>>> On Thursday September 20, Mrs. Jones class interviewed school staff for a school project at Altona Middle School. The class split into

Jones class Interviewed Carol Mcmery.

“I was born in Bolivia,” said Mrs Carol. A teacher at Altona Middle School.

One fact I learned about Mrs. Carol is that she was born in Bolivia.

Another fact I learned is Mrs.

learned she loves to cook. I also learned that she has a degree in business.

Another thing I learned is that she works with people that have special needs. Finally I learned that Mrs. Carol has 2 daughters and a husband.

cook” said a staff member at Altona Middle School

“I think one of

Kids interviewing Carol Mcmery

Photo taken by Autumn Jones.

multiple groups.

5 kids in Mrs.

Carol grew up in New Jersey. I

my favorite things to do is

Mr. O’Hair Gets Interviewed By Students.

By Natalie Madera October 11, 2019 Altona Middle School, On Thursday, September 19, 2019 Students from Ms. Jones’ class interviewed school staff in Ms. Jones’ classroom B204 at Altona Middle School. The students asked questions to find out about Mr. O’Hair’s life.

“I am 42 years old,” said Mr. O’Hair, an Assistant Principal at Altona Middle School.

One fact I learned about Mr. O’Hair is that he arrives to work at 7:45 a.m.

Another fact I learned about him is that he plays baseball. Finally, I learned that he lives in Frederick, Colorado.

“My favorite food is a corn beef sandwich,” said Mr. O’Hair, while sitting in Ms. Jones’ classroom.

“I have two dogs named Wrigley and Chase,” Mr. O’Hair said, on September 19, 2019.

He has five people in his family. His wife and three kids are in his family.

Jessica Senders Gets Interviewed by Students at Altona

By Trey Walker 10-15-19 ALTONA>>​On Friday,October 11, My friends and I interviewed Jessica Senders in Ms. Jones’ classroom,B204 at Altona Middle school. The students asked Senders questions to find out about her life.

“I lived in Norway from when I was two to five,”said Senders,who is Mr. LeCrosse’s secretary.

One fact I learned about Senders is that she is 31 years old. Another fact I learned about her is that she has a 2 ½ year old son. I learned that she loves to travel and that she likes working with students. Finally, she told me that she loves to try new things.

“I have a cavachon,” said Senders, who works at Altona.

Sanders shares her story with young students

By Daniel whitt, the Jones press October 11, 2019 Altona Middle school of Longmont Colorado>> on Thursday September 19, Jesica sanders the security for Mr. Lacrosse sat down for an interview in room B-204. “I love connecting with the students at altona it is a great experience to have” Said Mrs. sanders. “May we ask you some questions” a student asked. “Of course” replied sanders.

Sanders answered all of the questions without hesitation we found out that she likes to watch football her favorite football teams are the Denver Broncos for NFL and LSU for collage. She also plays soccer and likes travel she has gone to Mexico lived in Norway for preschool and kindergarten she has also gone to France, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Italy, and Finland. Also she used to be a program coordinator for CU but then became the security for mr.Lacrosse.

Some other things that we learned about was that she likes monkeys has a dog and likes to play with him. Her favorite color is reel and she likes the movie little rascals. She has a son and is grateful to be working at Altona.

Students interview Mrs.McMurry

By Brekken.Roth 10-15-19 On September 19, 2019 students interviewed Carol McMurry in Ms. Jones’ class.

On September 19, Mrs.McMurry was interviewed by the students of Altona in Ms.Jones class because the students wanted to know about her and because of a project.

“I love cooking and making and learning new recipes.” said McMury, a special Ed teacher at Altona Middle School.

One fact I learned about McMurry is that She did not play any sports but she likesJets and the Yankees. Another fact I learned about is that the only had one bad injury and that was spraining her ankle. Finally, I learned that when she was growing up she used to hate dolls.

“I think I would go to Italy or Costa Rica,”​ said McMurry a teacher at altona middle school.

Teacher Shares About Interests also has a Labradoodle named Quinn.

By: Darya Yavari Date: October 11th, 2019

LONGMONT>> On Thursday, September 18th, 5 teacher volunteers and 22 sixth grade

“I’m scared of dolls,” McMurry said.

McMurry was born in Bolivia, South America. “I work at Altona Middle School because it matches up with my daughters schedules.” If she could do anything she would

students from Altona Middle School went to Ms. Jones

want to transport in time.

Applied Technology class, room B204 in Altona Middle

“Enjoy your parents advice.”

Said McMurry.

School. The students interviewed the teachers, each group had about 6 people.

Each student wrote at least 20 facts in their notebooks. They had at least 30 minutes total to interview the teachers. We all interviewed teachers to learn about them.

“I’ve only broke my ankle once in my life,” said Carol McMurry, a special ED teacher at Altona Middle School.

Carol McMurry plays all sorts of sports, such as volleyball, basketball, and softball.

McMurry graduated at Berkeley College. One of Carol’s best hobbies is cooking. McMurry loves to stay at home too. Her favorite movie is Secretary. Mrs. Carol

Darya Yavari, Yavari.Darya08@svvsd.org

Five students interview Carol McMurry. Photo

by Kathleen Jones.